Science Technician

Haughton Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 August 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band 7 (SCP-14-17) £29,540 - £31,022

Science Technician job summary

A new opportunity has arisen for a flexible and resourceful Science Technician to join our team at Haughton Academy, playing a crucial role in supporting the wider Science department with preparation and assistance with Science-related materials as well as facility maintenance.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for the preparation of a range of materials and apparatus for the Science curriculum within teaching rooms for academic staff and students. As well as this, you’ll take pride in ensuring Science facilities are maintained to a high standard, conforming to Health and Safety standards whilst also assisting in auditing the use of facilities and equipment and maintaining the equipment stores.

Job requirements

• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant Science specialism
• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively monitor usage and standards of equipment and facilities
• Knowledge of relevant school policies and codes of safe practice within the classroom

Why join us?

As a Science Technician within Haughton Academy, you’ll be able to contribute to a safe and efficient learning environment within the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the Principal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team prior to applying then please email the People Team.

The post will be 0.9FTE as it is Term Time plus 1 week. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 8 May 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Haughton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 890 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haughton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haughton-academy

https://www.haughtonacademy.org.uk/

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